Slovakia surprised some people at the 2010 Olympics by finishing fourth. Now, they're trying to make it to the podium with a similar core of players.

Zdeno Chara will captain the team, Jaroslav Halak will start in goal and Marian Hossa is its best forward. Tomas Tatar, who has eight goals as a rookie for the Detroit Red Wings, is also on the roster. Fourteen NHL players in all are heading to Sochi.